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How Cataracts Affect Depth Perception and Balance: Hidden Dangers
Posted on June 15, 2025 by Ceatus Media Group - Cataracts
While most people associate cataracts with blurriness and poor night vision, less attention is often given to their impact on depth perception and balance — two essential components of safe movement and mobility. At Schwartz Laser Eye Center in Scottsdale, Glendale, and Mesa, AZ, our dedicated eye doctors emphasize the importance of early detection and monitoring to help support… Read more »
Will Cataract Surgery Improve My Vision If I Have Other Eye Conditions?
Posted on March 30, 2025 by Schwartz Laser - Cataracts
Cataract surgery is a highly effective procedure that replaces the eye’s cloudy lens with a clear artificial lens, helping to restore vision. Many patients who undergo cataract surgery experience significantly improved clarity and brightness in their sight. However, if other eye conditions are present, the extent of vision improvement may vary. Schwartz Laser Eye Center… Read more »
Cataract Symptoms That Tell You It’s Time for Surgery
Posted on July 29, 2024 by Schwartz Laser - Cataracts
ataracts are a common eye condition that predominantly affects those aged 60 and above, leading to a gradual clouding of the lens in the eye. While cataracts develop slowly, they eventually impede vision and can significantly impact your quality of life. At Schwartz Laser Eye Center, our talented eye doctors with decades of combined cataract… Read more »
July Is UV Safety Month: How UV Rays Can Cause Cataracts
Posted on July 19, 2023 by Schwartz Laser - Cataracts, Eye Health
While most residents of Mesa and Glendale enjoy getting out in the sun, there can be some impact on eye health if not careful. Just as we protect our skin from the sun with hats and sunscreen, protecting our eyes is equally important. July is UV Safety Awareness Month, and the experts at Schwartz Laser… Read more »
Why Patients Are Seeking Cataract Surgery at a Younger Age
Posted on May 20, 2023 by Schwartz Laser - Cataracts
Most cataract surgery patients are in their 70s or 80s, but there is no set age for this procedure. In fact, research shows that the average age of a cataract patient has dropped in recent years. Renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Jay Schwartz has noticed this trend in his own practice. In this blog, he shares some… Read more »
Cataract Surgery Recovery: It’s Easier Than You May Expect!
Posted on September 21, 2022 by Schwartz Laser - Cataracts
Cataracts are a normal part of aging. By the age of 80, about half of Americans have developed cataracts in one or both eyes. Some people unnecessarily endure hazy vision from cataracts by postponing or trying to avoid cataract surgery. What these patients may not realize is that while the procedure is technically a surgery,… Read more »
Answers to the Cataract Questions You Are Too Afraid to Ask
Posted on May 20, 2022 by Schwartz Laser - Cataracts
For as prevalent as cataracts are, many patients do not understand a lot about this eye condition. Unfortunately, the lack of accurate information can scare people from seeking easy treatment. To help educate everyone, Dr. Jay Schwartz and Dr. Orry Birdsong, two of the most talented and knowledgeable ophthalmologists in Arizona, answer some of the… Read more »
What Are the Risks of Leaving Cataracts Untreated?
Posted on November 15, 2021 by Schwartz Laser - Cataracts
Not all people take the threat of cataracts as seriously as they should. Cataracts may be a common condition, but they are liable to rob patients of their sight if left alone. To encourage everyone to seek treatment for cataracts, the ophthalmology team of Schwartz Laser Eye Center warns of what can happen when cataracts… Read more »
Can Cataracts Come Back after Surgery?
Posted on October 21, 2021 by Schwartz Laser - Cataracts
Have you had cataract surgery? Are you now experiencing a vision change? If you have had cataract surgery and are experiencing a vision change, you may be wondering: “Can cataracts come back after surgery?” Read on as Dr. Jay Schwartz and the team at the Schwartz Laser Eye Center discuss cataract surgery and whether cataracts… Read more »
The Different Kinds of Cataracts
Posted on May 20, 2021 by Schwartz Laser - Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s crystalline lens that blocks incoming light from properly focusing on the retina. Not all cataracts cause the same symptoms or affect the same portion of the lens. Read on as Dr. Jay Schwartz and the team at Schwartz Laser Eye Center differentiate between the three main types… Read more »
